Good times at Forge retiree dinner

To the editor:

I would like to thank the Frashes and the Eads as well as the union reps for organizing the (Portland Forge) retiree dinner. They give their time to do this for the retirees and their guests. To those of you that decided not to attend, you missed a great night.

You are missing not only the meal but the fellowship of seeing guys you may have worked with for years.

It's almost a history lesson. I know our family alone, between my dad, brother and husband, worked there a total of 120 years. I'm sure at times all of you hated to go to work in that hot and dirty factory, but were thankful to have the good-paying local jobs.

In these times there aren't many forge shops around, and I, for one, just hope and pray that the Forge can hang in there even though they have people laid off.

The videos shown made it worth attending. Not only were they interesting, they brought back memories to guys that may have spent half of their lives working there.

To those of you that didn't attend, think of doing so next year. If by chance you weren't contacted, make sure Dave or Larry have your correct address. Next year make this something you don't want to miss.

It was an enjoyable evening of fellowship, friends and Forge family.

Thank you,

Penny Imel

Portland

Prom thanks

To the editor:

The Fort Recovery after prom committee held a successful after prom and wishes to thank all the organizations, businesses, parents and individuals who helped in any way to ensure a safe and enjoyable night for our teens.

We would like to commend the students who attended the after prom for their good behavior and for making it a fun event.

Thanks go to the following contributors: F.O.R.T., Fort Recovery Cluster Parishes, St. Mary's Altar Sodality, Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Recovery VFW Post 6515, Fort Recovery Lodge 539, Fort Recovery American Legion Post 345, Knights of Columbus Council 3324, Psi Iota Xi Zeta Chapter, Fort Recovery Lions Club, Fort Recovery Gun Club, Fort Recovery Ambassadors, Fort Recovery Athletic Boosters, Fort Recovery Historical Society, Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee, Ohio Progressive Sportman Club, Welfare Daughters of Isabella, Mercer County Pork Producers, Tom and Mary Pat Zitter, Wayne IGA, Cooper Farms, Fort Recovery Lumber Co., Fort Recovery Equity, 2nd National Bank, Mercer Savings Bank, May's TV, J&R Manufacturing, Cheeseman's, Nature's Green, Lifestyles, Thiensnipps, Fort Recovery Pak-A-Sak/Subway, Fort Recovery Shell, Tin Cupboard, Big Al's, Purple Post, Wendel Financial, Nature's Corner, First Financial Bank, Video Shack, Ace Hardware, A-1 Ag, Fort Site Solutions, K&L Tractor, Fort Recovery Industries, Home Idea Center, May's Plumbing, E.M.S. and the Nutter Center.

Thanks also goes to those who donated coupons or gift certificates: Portland - Wal-Mart, KFC/Taco Bell, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Ritz Theatre, Ponderosa, Bandido's, El Camino Real and Arby's; Celina - KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Family Video and Little Ceasar's.

Thanks to Cliff Wendel and staff for use of Miracle Lanes bowling alley and food preparation. Thanks to Calvin May for being our D.J. Thanks to the continued support of Wendel Poultry and Mercer Osteopathic for help with parking arrangements. Also to all of the parents for their donations to help make after prom successful.

Thank you for your support in keeping our kids after on prom night.

Kim Will and

Linda Kahlig, for

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